Commonwealth Research Team

Commonwealth Research Team

Commonwealth Research Team

Our partnership with Commonwealth Financial Network®, a leading Registered Investment Adviser–broker/dealer, provides us access to a team of investment research specialists who assist us in our efforts to provide you with the best possible service. Each of the professionals on this team brings a breadth of experience in the industry and within his or her own specialization.

Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer

Chairs the Investment Committee and is the primary spokesperson for Commonwealth's investment divisions

Manages the Fixed Income Research group, which assists advisors with fixed income portfolio construction and design, as well as identifies potential opportunities in the fixed income market for advisors and their clients

Holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation

Holds a BS in management with a concentration in finance from Purdue University and an MBA from New York University

Has prior experience in positions at Citizens Advisors, John Hancock Advisers, and Citigroup/Smith Barney

Jim McAllister, CFA®

Director, Equity Research

Oversees the Equity Research team, which assists advisors with ongoing due diligence and analysis of equity-based mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, separately managed accounts, and individual securities

Peter Essele, CFA®, CAIA, CFP®

Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which oversees Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios

Holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, 53, and 66 securities registrations

Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations, as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification, and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society

Holds a BS in industrial economics from Union College

Has prior experience in positions at Albany International and Kestner Engineers

Brian McCormick, CIMA®

Manager, Investment Management and Research

Manages evaluation, selection, and dissemination of research in the small- and mid-cap asset classes

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